Bihar Politics & Governance

Bihar launches online recognition platform for nursing institutions

1 April 2026

Bihar launched an online platform for nursing institutions to apply for no-objection certificates and recognition. Existing recognised institutions can use it to seek seat increases or upgrades, replacing the earlier paper-based application process.

Five institutions received certificates at the launch event. The platform is also intended to support institutional monitoring and quality control.

Key Facts

• The portal digitises applications for new nursing colleges and lets recognised institutions seek seat increases or upgrades.
• The platform is intended to strengthen institutional monitoring, data management and quality control.

Bihar introduces time-of-day electricity tariffs for specified consumers

1 April 2026

Time-of-day electricity tariffs took effect in Bihar on 1 April under an order of the Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission. The different time bands are intended to encourage consumers to shift some electricity use away from evening peak hours and help balance grid demand.

Reports identify smart prepaid meter users and consumers with a sanctioned load above 10 kW, including some with conventional meters, as covered groups. Agricultural irrigation consumers are reported as exempt.

Key Facts

• State electricity regulatory commissions set electricity rates and regulate supply, transmission and distribution within their jurisdictions.

First phase of Census 2027 begins, including digital self-enumeration

1 April 2026

The first phase of Census 2027, covering house-listing and housing, began across India on 1 April and is scheduled to run until 30 September. It will collect information on housing conditions, household facilities and assets.

Digital self-enumeration is available alongside field enumeration. The report gives no Bihar-specific field dates.

Key Facts

• Residents can complete self-enumeration online in 16 languages, alongside field enumeration.

Patna Metro tunnel work resumes between Moin-ul-Haq Stadium and Rajendra Nagar Terminal

1 April 2026

Tunnel-boring work resumed on the Patna Metro section between Moin-ul-Haq Stadium and Rajendra Nagar Terminal after railway clearance. The route passes beneath existing railway infrastructure; work had been held up while permission was pending.

The first tunnel-boring machine restarted, while the restart of a second machine was expected but not confirmed. The section is part of Metro Corridor 2.

Key Facts

• The Corridor 2 tunnel is designed to strengthen metro connectivity by passing beneath Patna’s busy railway network.
• Corridor 2 includes an underground section with twin bored tunnels, a Rajendra Nagar ramp and six underground stations.

Bihar reports provisional commercial-tax revenue of ₹43,324.79 crore for 2025–26

2 April 2026

Bihar’s Commercial Taxes Department reported provisional revenue collection of ₹43,324.79 crore for 2025–26 from GST, VAT and other sources. Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav and department officials presented the figure as the department’s fiscal-year result.

The department also reported ₹32,801 crore in GST collections before an adjustment related to the IGST balance, and ₹11,247.57 crore in non-GST revenue, including petroleum VAT, electricity duty and professional tax.

Key Facts

• GST is a multistage, destination-based indirect tax, generally collected where goods or services are consumed.
• Petroleum products and electricity remain outside GST and can continue to generate state-level tax revenue.

Bihar Cabinet approves land acquisition for Darbhanga cargo hub and aerocity

2 April 2026

The Bihar Cabinet approved acquisition of 50.04 acres near Darbhanga airport for a proposed cargo and logistics hub and aerocity, allocating ₹138.82 crore for the land acquisition. Plans include a cargo terminal, logistics park and passenger facilities such as hotels and business centres.

Key Facts

• The proposed logistics park is intended to reduce traders’ costs and spoilage of local products through cold-chain storage and processing facilities.

Bihar directs government schools to shift to morning hours

2 April 2026

Bihar’s Education Department directed government primary, middle and secondary schools to operate in morning hours from 6 April through 31 May, citing summer heat. The schedule set the start of classes at 6:30 a.m. and included a 40-minute break from 9 a.m. for the midday meal.

Key Facts

• The morning schedule was intended to protect pupils from intense sunlight and heat.

Bihar offers subsidy for betel-leaf cultivation

3 April 2026

Bihar’s Paan Vikas Yojana offers eligible farmers a subsidy of up to ₹11,750 for betel-leaf cultivation on 100 square metres. Online applications for the scheme were due by 20 April 2026, and the reported statewide cultivation target for 2026–27 was 630,000 ...